{"product_id":"1937-canada-1-banknote-king-george-vi-gordon-towers-pick-58b-bc-21b-crisp-unc","title":"1937 Canada $1 Banknote King George VI Gordon Towers Pick 58b BC-21b Crisp UNC","description":"\u003ch1 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(127, 22, 14); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1937 Canada $1 Banknote – King George VI (Gordon \/ Towers) – Bilingual Issue – Pick # 58b \/ Charlton # BC-21b – Crisp Uncirculated (Choice CU 63–64)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eItem Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIssuing Authority:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003eBank of Canada \/ Banque du Canada\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,1\" id=\"p-rc_5a4e85bbfadda377-1238\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_5a4e85bbfadda377-1239\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"14\"\u003e$1.00 \/ 1 Dollar\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"32\"\u003e\"One Dollar \/ Un Dollar\"\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_5a4e85bbfadda377-1240\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIssue Date:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eOttawa, 2nd Jan. 1937\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"35\"\u003e\"Ottawa, le 2 Jan. 1937\"\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_5a4e85bbfadda377-1241\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"8\"\u003e1937 Bilingual Issue\u003c\/b\u003e (The historic first bilingual paper currency series of Canada)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalog References:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4,4,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStandard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick):\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"46\"\u003ePick # 58b\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCharlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Government Paper Money:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"64\"\u003eBC-21b\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" id=\"p-rc_5a4e85bbfadda377-1242\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\"\u003eB\/M 2671583\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (dual 7-digit numbers in vivid red ink)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\" id=\"p-rc_5a4e85bbfadda377-1243\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrefix \/ Denomination Letter:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"30\"\u003e\u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"30\"\u003eB\/M\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"35\"\u003eB\u003c\/code\u003e over \u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"42\"\u003eM\u003c\/code\u003e prefix indicating $1 denomination)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignatures \/ Bank Officials:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4,7,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,7,1,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_5a4e85bbfadda377-1244\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,7,1,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,1,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDeputy Governor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,1,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eJ. A. C. Osborne\u003c\/b\u003e \/ \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,1,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"36\"\u003eDonald Gordon\u003c\/b\u003e (Signed: \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,1,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"59\"\u003e\u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"4,7,1,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"59\"\u003eD. Gordon\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,7,1,0,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,7,1,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_5a4e85bbfadda377-1245\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,7,1,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGovernor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"10\"\u003eGraham Ford Towers\u003c\/b\u003e (Signed: \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003e\u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"4,7,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003eG. F. Towers\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,7,1,1,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,7,1,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_5a4e85bbfadda377-1246\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,7,1,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,7,1,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVariety Confirmation:\u003c\/i\u003e The \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,1,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003eGordon \/ Towers\u003c\/b\u003e signature combination designates Charlton variety \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,1,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"92\"\u003eBC-21b\u003c\/b\u003e (preceded by the scarcer Osborne\/Towers BC-21a)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,7,1,2,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,7,1,2,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,8,0\" id=\"p-rc_5a4e85bbfadda377-1247\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSecurity Printer:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"\u003eCanadian Bank Note Company, Limited (CBN)\u003c\/b\u003e (micro-imprint in lower right borders)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,8,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Significance: The 1937 Bilingual Transition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_5a4e85bbfadda377-1248\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFirst Bilingual Series:\u003c\/b\u003e Prior to 1937, Bank of Canada notes (the 1935 inaugural series) were issued in separate English and French versions. The 1937 series marked Canada's permanent move to a unified bilingual format, featuring English on the left and French on the right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_5a4e85bbfadda377-1249\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKing George VI Portrait:\u003c\/b\u003e Features an intaglio portrait bust of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"63\"\u003eKing George VI\u003c\/b\u003e in full British military uniform wearing the Star of the Order of the Garter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0,2\"\u003e, based on a photograph by Bertram Park. This design was rushed into production following the unexpected December 1936 abdication of King Edward VIII.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_5a4e85bbfadda377-1250\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReverse Allegorical Vignette:\u003c\/b\u003e An allegorical depiction of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"58\"\u003eAgriculture\u003c\/b\u003e seated in classical robes, holding a cornucopia of harvested grain, fruits, and produce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0,2\"\u003e. The vignette is flanked by two large, ornate lathework \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0,2\" data-index-in-node=\"57\"\u003e\"1\"\u003c\/b\u003e medallions and maple leaf flourishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0,3\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0,4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Visual Grade Assessment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEstimated Technical Grade:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003eChoice Crisp Uncirculated (Choice CU 63 – CU 64)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,1\" id=\"p-rc_5a4e85bbfadda377-1251\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePreservation Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_5a4e85bbfadda377-1252\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,0,0,0\"\u003eExceptional pack-fresh paper body retaining full original crispness, thickness, and tactile intaglio plate relief\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,0,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,0,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_5a4e85bbfadda377-1253\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,1,0,0\"\u003eCompletely uncirculated and flat—zero commercial folds, center wallet creases, or counting bends\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,1,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,1,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_5a4e85bbfadda377-1254\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,2,0,0\"\u003eClean, sharp 90-degree squared corners and unsoftened, intact edge perimeters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,2,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,2,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_5a4e85bbfadda377-1255\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,3,0,0\"\u003eCompletely free of pinholes, pencil markings, stains, or handling finger soiling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,3,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,3,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,4,0\" id=\"p-rc_5a4e85bbfadda377-1256\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,4,0,0\"\u003eBright, vivid red serial numbers and deep emerald-green bank-note ink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,4,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,4,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCentering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul 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